August 4 In San Antonio History

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

August 4, 2021

1891

The City Council passes the “Bawdy House Ordinance,” legalizing and licensing houses of prostitution.

1960

Ground is broken on the new outer loop north of the city (Loop 1604).

1981

Then-lawyer Phil Hardberger completes a 7,000 mile solo transatlantic flight commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Spanish settlement of San Antonio. Hardberger will later serve as mayor of the Alamo City for four years, from 2005 to 2009.

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